Getting the Message Out about the Electrical Trade

CarolinaPower Project Manager Cordiro Harrison recently participated on an Industry Panel hosted by the Lexington School District Two Innovation Center (L2IC) in Cayce, SC, near Columbia. The purpose of the event was to help educators and administrators stay informed about the rapidly evolving job market.

The panel provided an opportunity for industry leaders to share firsthand insights into the workforce, discuss what companies are looking for in future employees, and highlight internship and career opportunities available to students.

As a panelist, Harrison shared his experience and perspective from the electrical construction industry, emphasizing the importance of preparing students for success beyond the classroom. He encouraged students to approach interviews with confidence by making eye contact, communicating effectively, and being prepared to explain what interests them about their chosen industry.

For Harrison, his desire to help the future workforce stems from his own career journey: “I’m passionate about working with the next generation because of my story and how I started out by attending a trade school after high school.”

His experience gives him a unique perspective on the value of career and technical education and the opportunities available within the skilled trades.

Harrison also highlighted the value of industry panels like L2IC’s, noting that these conversations help educators stay current with changes and needs within the industries they are preparing students to enter. By strengthening the connection between education and industry, educators can better equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to become career-ready after graduation.

A leading regional electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina, employee-owned CarolinaPower is committed to investing in the next generation of skilled professionals and creating opportunities for students, as well as helping build stronger connections between education and the workforce.

Photo: CarolinaPower’s Cordiro Harrison (speaking)